Team president Brendan Shanahan has expressed his desire to retain the 'core four' players: Mitch Marner, William Nylander, Auston Matthews, and John Tavares.
However, with a new general manager expected soon, the situation could shift. One trade scenario suggests sending Nylander to the Minnesota Wild for Joel Eriksson-Ek.
This trade would allow the Leafs to shake things up, bringing in Eriksson-Ek as a second-line center with a favorable contract.
For the Wild, acquiring Nylander would address their right-wing depth and provide a strong pairing with Kirill Kaprizov. The trade benefits both teams, offering financial relief and improved depth.
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30 MAI | 43 ANSWERS One Of the Core Players In Toronto Might Be On Their Way Out Do one of the core players get traded this year? | ||
Yes | 31 | 72.1 % |
No | 12 | 27.9 % |
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